apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 

-ˈpa-rənt

: it seems apparent

—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known

an apparently happy marriage

The window had apparently been forced open.

Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.

Synonyms

• evidently
• ostensibly
• ostensively
• presumably
• putatively
• seemingly
• supposedly

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The versatile Chestnut, 56, leads with intellect, charm and six-pack abs as Dr. John Watson, the beloved colleague of the apparently deceased Sherlock Holmes, in CBS' modern series. —Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025

Leslie Bibb is Kate, a Texas housewife apparently married to a tycoon. —Noel Murray, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025

Miller’s apparently been leaning on his new teammate this spring. —Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025

The Brutalist—a Best Picture Oscar nominee starring Best Actor Oscar nominee Adrien Brody—is apparently heading to digital streaming this week. —Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aparenly, apparently "clearly, plainly," from apparaunt, apparent apparent + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for apparently

• transparently

Kids Definition

apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē 

-ˈper-

: it seems apparent : evidently

the door had apparently been forced open

apparently, we're supposed to wait here